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Hot Chili at the Beach

Our lucky guests in vacation properties in Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key can enjoy some fun Chili contests in the next week or so. If you will be here from tomorrow until Saturday, February 5th, you can visit both venues and sample some of the best chili on the coast.

Start tomorrow, January 29th, and stop by the always fun Sandshaker on Pensacola Beach for the Krewe of Junkanoo Chili Cook Off. As part of the Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras festivities, this cook-off promises great chili and fun for all. It starts at 1pm with good music, Battle of the Badges and coronation of the King and Queen.

On the 5th of February, the ever so popular Flora Bama Lounge on the border of Florida and Alabama (hence the name), will host their own 7th Annual Super Chili Bowl Cook Off.  Get ready for some football, fun and smoking hot chili at the beach.

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Pensacola Bay Area Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation

Our historic and beautiful Pensacola Bay Area is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation in 2011. Often referred to as the “Cradle of Naval Aviation,” the Pensacola Bay Area is also recognized for its 450-year history and of course, beautiful white sand beaches. This area encompasses not only Pensacola Beach, but also our new Perdido Key beach community.

Visit www.celebrateflight.com to see the wonderful mix of activities and events that will be held throughout the year, including the National Naval Aviation Museum exhibits, IMAX® Films and flight simulators, Medal of Honor ceremony, Concerts, and the Blue Angels Aerial Demonstration early May.  (For more information, please visit www.blueangels.navy.mil)

Stay along the beach at either our Perdido Key vacation rentals or our Pensacola Beach vacation rentals for the perfect mix of history and beach!

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The Destin Fishing Museum’s Gumbo Contest

Stop by the Destin Community Center tomorrow,  Saturday, Jan. 22nd from 11 AM – 3PM for the annual Gumbo Contest and Silent Auction hosted by The Destin History and Fishing Museum

Originally begun in 1976 as part of the Destin Bicentennial Celebration, the Gumbo contest attracts hundreds of locals and guests with the promise of sampling the area’s best gumbo. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for children so get yours today at the museum or just stop by and get the day of the event.

Not only will you be able to savor the gumbo of professionals from the restaurant division, but also, try some individuals concoctions. Some of the restaurants signed up to compete are AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar, The Boathouse, Fisherman’s Wharf, Another Broken Egg on the Bay, 790 on the Gulf, Harry T’s, Buster’s Seafood, Pompano Joe’s Restaurant, The Crab Trap and The Back Porch.

Destin History and Fishing Museum is a non-profit organization, relying on admissions, memberships, gift shop sales, donations, fundraisers and events like the Gumbo contest and auction for revenue. Funds raised help the museum to provide exhibits and programs to preserve the heritage of the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village with locals and visitors. Stop by and support them and enjoy one of Destin’s finest delicacies.

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Want to Getaway to the Beach?

Vision Airlines has just made it easier and cheaper to fly into the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area from some wonderful key cities in the South. Hurry and take advantage of a promotional sale they are having with low $49 rates. Partner this with our weekly promotions and you can enjoy a beach vacation for very little.

Visit their site to check available flights. If you are tempted to go to our competitors sites from there, go ahead, if you must. We are sure we have the best rates and service along the Beaches of Northwest Florida so be sure to check out our Florida vacation rentals, too. Call our vacation planners and they’ll do the work for you, finding your perfect vacation place at the beach.

Welcome Vision Airlines!!!

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Wish Upon a Starfish

Come make fond family memories in our new Destin, Fl vacation accommodation! The beach cottage décor of Wish Upon a Starfish makes this five bedroom rental feel like your home away from home. The house is within walking distance of Camille’s, a great restaurant where locals go to hear live music and enjoy some of the best seafood and sushi in town. Located only 240 yards from the pristine Destin beaches, a short stroll from the community pool in Crystal Shores, and close to shopping at the Destin Commons, Wish Upon a Starfish is the perfect place to bring the entire family for an unforgettable time in The Sunshine State!

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Check out our new Perdido Key properties!

Southern Resorts is thrilled to have newly acquired Pointe South Vacation Rentals and nearly 100 new properties in gorgeous Perdido Key, Florida! Perdido Key is a 247 acre barrier island, with 16 miles of sugar- white beaches, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Intercoastal Waterway on the other. Many of our condominiums are located directly on the beach and offer breathtaking views of the area. With many great restaurants, shopping, and golfing nearby we are proud to extend our new properties to you from Perdido Key.

For more information about our new properties please visit, Perdido Key Vacation Rentals.

To read more about our new relationship with Pointe South take a look at the Press Release.

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Free Snowbird Concerts at Harborwalk

January 9, 2011
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
January 16, 2011
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
January 23, 2011
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
January 30, 2011
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
February 6, 2011
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
February 13, 2011
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
February 20, 2011
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
February 27, 2011
2:00 pmto4:00 pm

Attention all Southern Resorts’ Snowbirds!

Enjoy the beautiful Winter afternoons in Destin on the Harbor while attending the free outdoor Snowbird Sunday Concerts at HarborWalk. Plan your day every Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m., January 9 through February on the main stage at HarborWalk Village. These live music performances feature a range of music genres big band, to jazz, blues, oldies, contemporary, and conclude with a song and dance show by the talented Northwest Florida State College Show Choir.

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New Property at Boardwalk Beach Resort!

Southern Resorts welcomes a new property at Boardwalk Beach Resort on Panama City Beach! This one bedroom condo has a fantastic full view of the Gulf of Mexico from a private balcony. The centrally located resort is full of exciting amenities such as a 2,500 sq. ft. lagoon pool, interactive water toys, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility.

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Northwest Florida Ballet presents Cinderella

April 2, 2011
7:30 pmto10:30 pm

The Northwest Florida Ballet will perform Cinderella at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Main Stage. Contact the Box Office at (850)729-6000 for ticketing information.

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Northwest Florida Symphony Guild Food & Wine Tasting

February 19, 2011
1:00 pmto4:00 pm

Visit the Emerald Coast Conference Center for the 19th Annual Food & Wine Tasting by the Northwest Florida Symphony Guild. There will be many special musical performances and a silent auction accompanying the delicious food and wine selections! Visit http://www.nfsymphony.org/guild/ for more information!

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